I used a bit of parafin on the threads last time, per Dr. Booth's recommendatian.
"Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Anti-size acts as a lubricant & actually lets you over torque your > lug nuts/bolts. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of LWB250 > Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 8:14 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] [OT] tool quality. > > Pretty much. They flex above a certain torque value. > > It's good that they are using them, however, all cars don't have the > same lug nut/bolt torque. > > As soon as I get home from a tire replacement or wheel removal, I > bust 'em all loose and retorque them to spec myself. I also use > anti-seize on the threads (don't EVER get it on the shoulders of the > nuts/bolts!) -- 1983 300D 1966 230 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
